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best external drive for ripping CDs

I am doing a little test drive of an LG external drive and DBPowerAmp ripping CDs to storage.   Appears to be working fine.

 

But the drive was purdy cheap ($50).  It hums and has a buzz to the case while reading. Makes me wonder about the quality of the rip.  What brands/models of external drives do people use for ripping CDs to ensure the file quality is not affected?  Or does it not matter?

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jbuhl OP
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@mahler123

Initially, given that the BOT power light was flickering , I suspected the power supply might be defective. I wanted to try a different chord to test.   Bryston is unable to supply me with one .  Can find one on the internet with the necessary pin connector to the BOT.

vonhelmholtz
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@clearthinker

You shouldn’t be ripping CDs. Think of the artist. Why are there so many selfish thieves around?

I’ve been doing as you instructed and think of the artist as I rip CDs for personal use that I have already paid for. Some of them are dead, so thinking about them is somewhat unsettling.

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@vonhelmholtz 

Your activity seems controlled and proportional.  You should find another name than 'ripping'.  It sounds so sordid.

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